Press & Awards
Imbibe Magazine
To Make Great Cocktails, Bartenders Head to the Farm
Although lavender, first planted in 1999, is the marquee plant at Los Poblanos, this regenerative agriculture project is also home to an apiary, indigenous crops like string beans, blue corn, and pumpkin, as well as many herbs that define the cocktail program.
Los Poblanos honored with two MICHELIN Keys
Joining a prestigious list of outstanding stays
We are honored to be the only lodging destination in New Mexico to receive Two MICHELIN Keys in 2024. This places Los Poblanos among a select group of outstanding hotels that embody the finest hospitality experiences in the country.
New Mexico Magazine
The Wide and Wonderful World of Green Chile
"...green chile jam is an integral part of the nosh board. House-made charcuterie, pickles, bread, crackers, and artisanal cheeses are enhanced by a dollop of the jam’s smoky alchemy of roasted green chile, sweet sugar, and tart apple cider vinegar."
Table Magazine
Baking Up a Storm
Using all of the grain is an important part of the ethos of Los Poblanos and one Jones embraces, "We want to use all aspects of the fruits and vegetables that we grow here, but we also want to use all aspects of the grains," says Jones.
Cowboys & Indians
Meem Culture With Los Poblanos
Los Poblanos is a testament to the lasting power and influence of John Gaw Meem’s architecture and design.
Bartender Spirits Awards
Los Poblanos Craft Gin Wins Best in USA in Worldwide Competition!
In this year’s Bartender Spirits Awards, Los Poblanos Western Dry Gin was awarded a Double Gold Award with an almost perfect score of 98 out of 100 points.
2024 Wine Spectator Awards
2024 Best of Award of Excellence Winner from Wine Spectator
“Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Wine List Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.”
Table Magazine
Grains of Truth
The two toned tostada, perfect for added crunch and dipping, is crafted from masa they make daily. "They're not always those two colors." (Chef) says of the tostadas. "Sometimes they're only one color, sometimes they're three. It depends on what corn we nixtamalize the night before."
Wine & Spirits Magazine
RESTAURANT REVIEW Albuquerque: Campo
"Nestled in the rows of fragrant purple shrubs, in what was once the dairy barn, sits restaurant Campo lead by Chef Christopher Bethoney, a 2024 James Beard Nominee for Best Chef in the Southwest who uses seasonal, organic ingredients often sourced from the property’s own farm."
Food & Wine
10 Top US Hotels for Food and Drinks, According to the Experts
"From an open kitchen, Bethoney prepares refreshingly unfussy plates composed of abundant and indigenous ingredients like heirloom corn."
Organic Spa Magazine
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
"For the love of lavender and the land. An oasis of sustainable bliss in New Mexico's Rio Grande Valley."
Forbes
10 Southwest Spa Treatments Worth Travelling For
"The best way to experience the bounty of herbs foraged from their organic onsite farm is in the ‘Herbal Poultice Massage.’ "
Oprah Daily
The Beauty in Realizing You Don’t Just Love Your Mom—You Like Her
"...we turn into the cottonwood-tree-lined colonnade that welcomes you to Los Poblanos, a historic 1930s property on 25 acres of lavender fields, with buildings designed by seminal Santa Fe–style architect John Gaw Meem and gardens designed by one of the first female landscape architects of her time, Rose Greely."
2024 James Beard Awards
Best Chef: Southwest Semifinalist
The James Beard Awards recognize exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive.
2023 Wine Spectator Awards
2023 Best of Award of Excellence Winner from Wine Spectator
“Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Wine List Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.”
Edible New Mexico
Penny Rembe recognized as a Local Hero with Olla Award
The Olla Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in the realm of good food work in New Mexico, and whose work contributes to a more robust local food system.
Vogue
The Ultimate Guide to a New Mexico Road Trip
"This family-run business remains committed to preservation and regenerative agriculture, boasting an outstanding farm-to-fork restaurant, a new spa, and a yurt devoted to wellness and healing arts."
Craft Spirits
Spirits of Enchantment
"It would be impossible to separate our gin from the land, history and people of Los Poblanos. Our own deep sense of place and commitment to preserving and celebrating both Los Poblanos and our region within New Mexico drives everything we do.”
Table Magazine
A Gardener's Garden
"...a magical tour of the verdant sustainable growing fields tucked around the resort, spa, restaurant, and shop."
The New York Times Style Magazine
A Farm-Inspired Bar in Downtown Albuquerque
"In a room now draped with velvet curtains, bartenders pour Los Poblanos’s new line of spirits, distilled only a couple of feet away in large copper alembic stills. "
Thrillist
New Mexico’s Favorite New Combo? Wine and Hot Springs
"Stay the night at the nearby Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm, where the property's fragrant lavender fields will lull you to sleep if the plentiful wine didn’t do the job."
Bon Appétit
Where to Eat in Albuquerque
"If you’ve decided to stay at Los Poblanos, you’ll very likely want to stay on the property for dinner and eat at Campo. In a farmhouse setting, you’ll have an incredible meal of modern New Mexican favorites."
Condé Nast Traveler
The 6 Best Hotels in Albuquerque
Independently selected by our editors, these top stays tell the story of New Mexico’s culture-centric metropolis.
Imbibe
Scene Scout: Where to Go Now - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Combined with a lesser-known wine history that dates back to the late 1800s, and a burgeoning cocktail scene, the Southwestern state showcases libations with a link to the land.
Sunset
One of America’s Most Outstanding Inns Is an Unassuming New Mexico Lavender Farm
"If you’re going to Los Poblanos, it’s best to clear your mind of any clichés around traveling through the Southwest. Make space for something more layered, earthy, and unique to one of the country’s last distinctive places."
New Mexico Magazine
Los Poblanos's New Spa Provides an Escape
"a luscious mix of historic architecture, antique art, and soothing color palettes that lulled me into a state of dreaminess..."
Wildsam Field Guides
Extraordinary Hotels (Best of 2021)
Hotels can be special for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it's design. Sometimes it's the surrounding landscape. It might be the history. Or a wild-card amenity. Whatever the source of the extraordinary, when a hotel has it, you know it. And you never forget the experience. Here are 15 properties everyone should experience once (at least) in a lifetime.
Edible New Mexico
Gabe Romero - Spotlight Award: Back of House
Q: Your title is house butcher - a position that is enjoying a small renaissance but is also considered something of a dying art. What let you to the butcher's table?
A: I was led to the butcher's table by a love of flavor, a desire for knowledge and technique, and an amazing mentor.
Fodor’s Travel
These 11 U.S. Hotels Have Some of the Best Restaurants in the Country
"Menu items not to be missed here are Campo’s handmade pastas, which are a true labor of love, along with a pre-or post-dinner cocktail that includes lavender simple syrup sourced straight from their own backyard."
Outside Online
72 Hours in Albuquerque
The ultimate guide to one of the Southwest’s best under-the-radar mountain towns
"Head a few miles north to the peaceful haven of Los Poblanos, a historic inn located on 25 acres of gardens, lavender fields, and cottonwood trees. Check into one of its farm rooms, tranquil escapes with wood-burning fireplaces, before heading to the onsite farm-to-table restaurant, CAMPO. The chef serves seasonal dishes using organic ingredients from the property’s farm, as well as from local farmers."
Condé Nast Traveler
A Stargazing Road Trip Across the American Southwest
Americans are increasingly taking road trips that are about the skies as much as the land.
Edible New Mexico
Local Hero Award 2021
Spotlight Award: Back of House - Gabe Romero, Butcher at Campo
“An edible Local Hero is an exceptional individual, business, or organization making a positive impact on New Mexico’s food systems. These honorees nurture our communities through food, service, and socially and environmentally sustainable business practices."
Remodelista
Editors’ Picks: 11 Valentine’s Gift Ideas for 2021, Small Maker Edition
On our collective Valentine’s Day wish list.
"Julie is a fan of La Rosa Soap, a delicately fragranced bar soap inspired by the historic rose gardens of Los Poblanos, in New Mexico."
2021 Wine Spectator Awards
2021 Best of Award of Excellence Winner from Wine Spectator
“Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Wine List Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.”
Edible New Mexico
An interview with Dylan Storment, Director of Wine & Spirits, and the Wine & Spirits Staff
Local Hero - Best Cocktail Program
"With the addition of our spirits license in 2018, my and our incredible bar team’s collective goal has been to create the most exciting cocktail and spirits program we possibly could. Our bar has been built upon collaboration, which wouldn’t be possible without the amazing team of beverage professionals I get to work with."
Food & Wine
7 Hotels That Will Restore You After a Long Year
"Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm in Albuquerque is a fantasy farm stay nestled at the base of the Sandia Mountains among 25 fragrant and blissfully secluded acres of lavender."
Bon Appétit
11 Gifts for People Who Want to Support Restaurants (Who Doesn't?)
"We can’t stop dipping into this fire-roasted green chile jam from Los Poblanos, a beautiful plot of land that’s home to floral gardens, an organic farm, Campo Restaurant, a boutique inn, and a farm shop in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM."
Condé Nast Traveler
A Green Chile Road Trip Through New Mexico
Tracing the history of chiles through the Southwestern state, one stop at a time.
"Chef Jonathan Perno bottles his own hot sauce from whatever chiles the farm grows, and it’s on the tables at Campo, the hotel restaurant."
Business Insider
The best farm stay vacations in the US
"As the novel coronavirus continues to make travel a challenge, vacationers are gravitating towards getaways with fresh air, bucolic scenery, and ample room for physical distancing."
Forbes
Fall In Love With These 11 Clean, Sustainably Packaged Skincare And Makeup Products
"You don’t need to travel to the historic inn and organic farm in Albuquerque, New Mexico to indulge in Los Poblanos’ thoughtful, hand crafted body and skin products. The skin care oil boasts a blend of five organic oils that deeply restores, hydrates, and protects all skin types. For a home spa experience, add a few pumps to a warm bath or use as a healing massage oil."
Travel + Leisure
The 11 Best Bike Paths to Explore U.S. Cities
"The 16-mile paved Paseo del Bosque Trail combines all the best parts of Albuquerque into one serene bike ride. You can stop and enjoy public art along Tingley Beach and Central Avenue, check out the wildlife in Rio Grande Valley State Park, and pop in for a lavender latte at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm."
The Wall Street Journal
4 Wildlife Refuges to Visit This Fall
Tips on what to see and where to stay from nature photographer Ian Shive
“It’s like Napa Valley meets New Mexico,” he said. Southwestern architect John Gaw Meem designed the 50-room hotel, set on 25 acres of lavender fields, in 1932.
Food & Wine
The Best Farms in Every State
"An impossibly narrow driveway lined with mature cottonwoods sets the stage for a singular stay at Los Poblanos, an architecturally significant historic inn on an organic farm just north of Albuquerque’s Old Town, a lavender-scented respite that plays host to one of the valley’s finest restaurants, Campo, which emphasizes (to say the least) the farm’s own bounty, as well as other terrific local products."
Trip Savvy
The 12 Best Boutique Hotel Beauty Amenities of 2020
Best Lotion: Los Poblanos Lavender Lotion at Los Poblanos
"Made with lavender farmed at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm."
Remodelista
Editors’ Picks: 11 Mother’s Day Gifts from Artisans and Independent Shops
"Los Poblanos lavender hand salve has such a soothing scent and really does the trick for dry skin. I keep it right next to our kitchen sink, and since I wash my hands so often now, I’m already in need of another jar."
Forbes
Home Sweet Hotel: The Best Hotel Skin Care Lines
A six-part series highlighting the best in hotel amenities you can order from home.
"Surrounded by three acres of organic lavender fields and an additional 22 acres containing woods and formal gardens in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm has mastered the art of lavender love."
Bon Appétit
Support Restaurants By Buying These Delicious Food Products
"You’re probably missing the flavors you get from dining out—here’s one simple way to bring them home."
The taste of success
Campo chef a finalist for the James Beard Best Chef Southwest Award
"Being awarded James Beard Best Chef is similar to an actor winning an Academy Award."
Farm Flavor Media
Top 10 Farm-to-Table Dining Experiences Across America
"Situated in New Mexico’s Rio Grande River Valley, Campo at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farmis one of the best farm-to-fork restaurants in the southwestern U.S."
2020 James Beard Awards
The 2020 Best Chef: Southwest Semifinalist
"Announcing our 2020 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists!"
Edible New Mexico
Local Hero Award 2020
Best Cocktail Program: Campo at Los Poblanos
“An edible Local Hero is an exceptional individual, business, or organization making a positive impact on New Mexico’s food systems. These honorees nurture our communities through food, service, and socially and environmentally sustainable business practices."
The Denver Post
Albuquerque — yes, Albuquerque — is the next foodie destination you need to visit
"Start your journey with dinner at Campo, the on-site restaurant at Albuquerque’s lavender farm, Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm. Aside from being a beautiful — and fragrant –place to spend a weekend, Los Poblanos grows many of Campo’s ingredients right on-site, so meals are quite literally farm to table."
The Washington Post
Albuquerque
"The breakfast and dinner menus delve into Rio Grande Valley cuisine, a genre created by the property and its executive chef, Jonathan Perno, a repeat James Beard Award nominee."
Farm Flavor Media
A Taste of New Mexico
"Chefs, restaurants and organizations spread the unique flavors of New Mexico."
Good Food 100
Campo at Los Poblanos named a 2019 Good Food 100 Restaurant
"Celebrating chefs and restaurants using their purchasing power to honor and support every link in the food chain, and change the food system for good."
Condé Nast Traveler
Top 20 Hotels in The Southwest and West: Readers' Choice Awards 2019
"Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top in the American Southwest and West."
The New York Times
36 Hours in Albuquerque
"Surrounded by 25 acres of lavender fields and gardens, Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, on the agricultural fringe of Albuquerque, champions farm-to-table fare at its restaurant, Campo."
Trend
Earth to Earth
"From the producer to the kitchen and all the way to the plate, guests can be assured they are experiencing food the way it was meant to be in a holistic, organic, and curated experience that is different here than anywhere in the world."
Pasatiempo
Campo: Lavender fields forever
"The inventive seasonal menus and herbaceous cocktail list pay tribute to the idea of querencia, or the people’s love for the land, combining regional culinary traditions with the freshest possible ways to eat — and a fair amount of lavender."
Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report
Farm-to-table hotels: Where the eats are as good as the stay
"Eating well is one of the best parts of any trip. To ensure that every meal is a knockout, those in the know stay at farm-to-table hotels, where the food is grown sustainably and harvested on-site. But besides providing the freshest possible ingredients, the farm adds another dimension to the guest experience, offering a deeper connection to the hotel and its surroundings."
2019 James Beard Awards
The 2019 Best Chef: Southwest Semifinalist
"We're thrilled to announce our 2019 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists!"
New Mexico Magazine
Los Poblanos' Ideal Community
"Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm shakes up the way we eat, right down to the roots."
Monocle
Southern belle
"They could allow it to be sold and possibly developed or they could buy the building and its land, return it to its historical function as a cultural centre and then turn their own home into a six-room B&B to keep the money ticking over. They did just that."
Edible New Mexico
Local Hero Award 2019
Best Restaurant: Albuquerque for Campo at Los Poblanos
“An edible Local Hero is an exceptional individual, business, or organization making a positive impact on New Mexico’s food systems. These honorees nurture our communities through food, service, and socially and environmentally sustainable business practices."
Truth, Love & Clean Cutlery
This week's feature restaurants on their ethos, ethics and eco-friendly actions
"Our entire team is engaged on issues of the land and sustainability. We dedicate a lot of time to supporting local non-profits dedicated to food issues, water issues, education, historic preservation, tourism and economic development. New Mexico is a state with so many needs and we’re in a unique position where we can add value to these conversations as well as learn from them."
Eater
The 17 Essential Restaurants in Albuquerque
"The well-executed menu is wide ranging, to say the least — you can get everything from a ceviche with pickled green chile to tagliatelle bolognese."
Forbes
The Best Farm-To-Table Restaurants Located On Real Working Farms
"These farm-to-table restaurants with on-site farms are worth the trip to taste ingredients that didn’t have to travel anywhere."
Truth, Love & Clean Cutlery
New dining guide spotlights the restaurants seeking to make the world a better place
"Showcasing the most delicious sustainable and ethical restaurants and dining experiences in the United States, Truth, Love & Clean Cutlery: A New Way of Choosing Where to Eat in the USA aims to identify those restaurants and food experiences that go above and beyond great food and wine in the ethical and sustainable ways with which they run their business. The book is introduced by Alice Waters and includes a feature interview with Dan Barber of Blue Hills and Blue Hills at Stone Barns."
Food & Wine
The Best Breakfast in Every State
"Blue corn pancakes, chilaquiles, a memorable breakfast cazuela of carne adovada, ranchero beans, braised farm greens and eggs, served with tortillas—you came looking for New Mexico, and you found it, at something like its finest."
Condé Nast Traveler
Top Hotels in The Southwest and West: Readers' Choice Awards 2018
"Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top in the American Southwest and West."
TripSavvy
TripSavvy Editors' Choice Awards 2018: Best Historic Hotels
"Send a postcard from the canteen of a 1922 ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, or attend a history lecture during happy hour in the nation's capital. The world's most charming hotels are often also its most historic — here are TripSavvy's favorite historic hotels for 2018."
Outside Online
10 Modern Eco-Friendly Hotels
"Each of these hotels merges modern design with sustainable materials and baller amenities that go easy on the planet."
Good Food 100
Campo at Los Poblanos Named a 2018 Good Food 100 Restaurant
"Celebrating chefs and restaurants using their purchasing power to honor and support every link in the food chain, and change the food system for good."
AIA Awards
2018 AIA Albuquerque Design Awards Merit Award Winner
Los Poblanos named 2018 Design + Honor Awards Recipient
Sunset Magazine
10 Stunning Eco-Friendly Hotels
"Each of these hotels merges modern design with sustainable materials and baller amenities that go easy on the planet."
Albuquerque Journal
JCC will honor those who help community
"People and businesses that are dedicated to health education, Native issues education, teaching history and preserving history are this year’s recipients of the 2018 New Mexico Humanitarian Award, the Harold B. Albert Community Service Award, and the Common Good Investing Humanitarian Award."
Architectural Digest
A Stunning New Mexico Property Prepares for the Future
"A recent renovation and expansion at Los Poblanos builds on vernacular architecture and deepens an agritourism experience."
Tablet.
Agricultural Revolution: Farm Hotels are Growing Up
"As the farm-to-table movement grows and travelers seek more artisanal experiences, hotels with an intimate focus on food are surging in popularity."
Remodelista
Current Obsessions: Eco Design 2.0
"Among the things that came across our screens while we were researching our upcoming Sustainable Design week: upcycling, a new book on plywood, revisiting an iconic light, and more. Take a look."
Architectural Digest
The Most Beautiful Hotel in Every State in America
"Before you set out on your next Stateside journey, consult our list of the country's most awe-inspiring properties."
2017 James Beard Awards
The 2017 Best Chef: Southwest Semifinalist
“The semifinalists for our 2017 Restaurant and Chef Award categories, from Outstanding Restaurant to Rising Star Chef of the Year.”
Travel + Leisure
The Best Farm-to-table Restaurant in Every State
"These incredible restaurants all pride themselves on sourcing ingredients locally, but they also go way beyond that. From only serving sustainable seafood to using wind power and providing chargers for electric cars, these eco-friendly and destination-worthy restaurants are truly transforming our nation."
Texas Monthly
Trip Guide: Albuquerque
"For dinner, be sure to reserve a table at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm, which serves up seasonal fare in adobe style at their restaurant, Campo."
AIA Design Awards
2017 AIA Albuquerque Design Awards Merit Award Winner
"A sensitive agrarian adaptation of vernacular, this project uses situationist strategies to differentiate a series of landscape courtyards, creating memorable places. The combination of rural, industrial and agrarian cultivation creates an artisanal atmosphere."
Tablet.
The Top-Rated Boutique Hotels of 2017
"The boutique hotels that received this year’s highest ratings represent an impressively wide range of styles, sizes, ages, and locations."
Country Living Magazine
Thanksgiving on the Ranch
"A New Mexico family in the business of hospitality puts its expertise to good use during a casual, close-knit gathering infused with flavors of the Southwest."
Mountain Living
Mountain Living Magazine
The best agritourism adventures in the West
“An oasis of serenity sheltered by towering cottonwoods, perfumed by fields of lavender and refreshed by Spanish tile fountains, the inn was designed in the 1930s by noted New Mexico architect John Gaw Meem and embellished by outstanding artists and craftspeople.”
Travel + Leisure
The Best in the West: 12 Hotels in the Western U.S. Bucking the Standard
“Californian summers may call to mind stretches of sand and palm trees, but these 12 hotels prove that the western U.S. has way more to offer than standard beach crashpads and stuffy Hollywood hotels.”
Mr & Mrs Smith
Smith Travel Blog
See the Hotel with 25 Acres of Herbs
“Could Los Poblanos in Albuquerque, New Mexico be the most relaxing hotel in the world?”
Edible Santa Fe
Local Hero Award 2016
Best Chef: Albuquerque for Los Poblanos Executive Chef Jonathan Perno
“Jonathan Perno exemplifies field-to-fork cuisine. He works tirelessly to promote organic, sustainable food.”
2016 James Beard Awards
The 2016 Best Chef: Southwest Semifinalist
“The semifinalists for our 2016 Restaurant and Chef Award categories, from Outstanding Restaurant to Rising Star Chef of the Year.”
Glossed & Found
New Mexico By Hand
“Giant cottonwood trees waver along the entrance of LOS POBLANOS, welcoming you onto the sprawling property. Boasting generous hospitality and field-to-fork dining experiences, Los Poblanos is much more than a typical working farm and inn set-up.”
The New York Times
5 Hotels and 5 Tours for the Eco-Conscious Traveler
“You don’t just stay at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm. You can volunteer to plant, weed and harvest organically grown produce on the 25-acre property. But all the action isn’t outside.”
WeddingWire
2016 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award
“The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® recognizes the top five percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism.”
Vogue Magazine Online | Vogue Living
Three Days at Los Poblanos, the Dreamy Albuquerque Farm That Might Make You Rethink Your Life
“Though the inn has been in operation as a hotel in some form since the late nineties, it’s in recent years that the farm’s field-to-fork ethos and sun-saturated desert aesthetic have captured the imagination of the style world on both coasts.”
2015 Wine Spectator Awards
2015 Award of Excellence Winner from Wine Spectator
“Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Wine List Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.”
